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Originally posted by SMEngmann
Do the rules really allow you to T up a fan for simply being obnoxious and profane in the crowd. My reading is that an official can only T up the crowd if game management can't control them and they directly impact the game (as in throwing objects onto the court or running onto the court). I don't think fans can earn a T simply by what they say, as no matter how rude or crude, it ultimately should have no bearing on the game itself, other than to tick off us officials.
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You do not want to go there. Do not penalize a team for fan behavior. I would rather stop the game and get game management, then T someone and penalize a team (and it might not even be there fan) for something that is unrelated to the game.
Peace